Keep Warm
It seems silly to have to remind yourself to stay warm, but often in the winter our bodies are confused with cold mornings, cold afternoons, and cold evenings. Make sure that you have an extra layer with you for when you feel a chill. If your body is warm, your muscles will be less likely to tense or spasm, and your bones will not ache.
Hydrate Properly
Although hot weather causes a need to drink more fluids, it is also important to hydrate properly in cold weather. If your body gets dehydrated, you could experience muscle cramps and more soreness. Try to avoid over-loading on caffeine, which slows blood flow through your body and increases the chances of soreness and cramps. Warm decaffeinated drinks such as tea are good options to help keep your body warm and hydrated at the same time — the perfect combination for winter.
Regular Massage
Therapeutic massage is a wonderful way to warm your body and help relieve any muscle or joint pain brought on by the change in the season. Regular massage helps by loosening your muscles and increasing blood flow, ultimately relaxing your muscles. Ask your massage therapist about various warming massages such as a hot stone massage — perfect for a chilly winter day.
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